Aesop's Fables is universally recognized as a classic of animal fables, featuring mostly anthropomorphic animals such as eagles, foxes, wolves, dogs, and lions. The stories are generally short, using animals as protagonists and anthropomorphism to depict human behavior and interactions, thus vividly conveying profound philosophical ideas. Why has Aesop's Fables been able to circulate worldwide for over 2,500 years and remain so popular? Because the stories are vivid, the metaphors apt, the meanings profound, the language deep, and the philosophy rich; therefore, for thousands of years, it has been widely loved by adults and children alike.
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